What other travelers are saying about Ueda Castle Park
We are lucky to come today in good weather and full bloomed sakura.
There are a lot of stalls and shows too.
And of course many tourists from local to international.
Admission is free while enjoying the full bloom sakura around the Castle.
A very nice way to enjoy with family and friends ☺️
This free park is outstanding during the Cherry Blossom season! There are food stalls, games and drinks for the whole family! The night view of the Sakura is also amazing! We enjoyed a lot!
You can walk about 10 mins to the park from the Ueda train station or take a 5min bus ride there. I’m not sure how to get back by bus.
You can go up the castle turret for a fee. Clean bathrooms are available inside. There’s a souvenir shop in front of the main entrance but it closes early.
We went to the cherry blossoms festival yesterday which included sakura illumination and numerous food stalls. The park is amazing, a perfect place to spend time with family or friends. Unfortunately the Sanada shrine was already closed, otherwise one can get there seasonal goshuin stamps and omikuji
Was lucky to catch the Sakura in full bloom! Really pretty! Ueda is generally much quieter than typical tourist spots in Japan & I quite liked that. :)
Mid March may not be the most ideal time to visit. Though it is nice to take a walk at the park. It shall be more interesting if we can visit the exhibition hall to learn more about the History of the city. Unfortunately, it was not open on the day we visit.
